School's new dining hall named in honor of Groton's family Stone

The Lowell Sun

Updated:
10/07/2012 07:15:00 AM EDT

FITCHBURG -- The annual Harvest Fair at Applewild School is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 13.

The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and will be highlighted by the dedication of the new dining hall. The building, completed in late spring and in regular use for K-8 students starting this school year, will be dedicated at 10:30 a.m., as The Stone Family Dining Hall by unanimous affirmation of the school's board of trustees.

The hall is one of the culminating achievements of the recent Building Community Capital Campaign.

The Stone Family of Groton has been involved in the school since 1964. Albert Stone and David Stone have both served as chairmen of the board of trustees, and Debbie Stone MacDonald serves on the board. Betty Stone served as president of the Applewild Parents' Association. Two generations of Stone children have graduated from the school.

It is a fitting tribute to the family for their dedication to education.

The hall joins other buildings named to reflect the school's gratitude for lengthy service.

The Stone Family Dining Hall, built on the corner of Prospect and View streets in Fitchburg, ties together the lower and upper campuses in a central building where two daily family-style lunches are served. Students serve as waiters for tables headed by Applewild teachers and staff. Currently, the dining hall is serving produce from the school's garden.

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After the dedication, families can enjoy the wealth of activities at the Harvest Fair, including games, inflatables, gift-basket raffles and food.

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